Railroad Conductor Salary in Brookings, SD

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How much does a Railroad Conductor make in Brookings, SD? The average Railroad Conductor salary in Brookings, SD is $70,664 as of May 28, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $61,229 and $82,130. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Railroad Conductor or Engineer

Succession Planning for Railroads Investing in the Next Generation (SPRING) - Staunton , VA

Uses proper track authority with all affected rail users * Practices good housekeeping on assigned ... Types of Physical functions when working as a conductor * Get on and off moving or stationary ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 87 days ago

Railroad Conductor or Engineer

Succession Planning for Railroads Investing in the Next Generation (SPRING) - Ruther Glen , VA

Uses proper track authority with all affected rail users * Practices good housekeeping on assigned ... Types of Physical functions when working as a conductor * Get on and off moving or stationary ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 87 days ago

Assistant Director, Conductor Training

Metro-North Railroad - New York , NY

Assistant Director, Conductor Training DEPT/DIV: Human Resources/ Training & Development WORK ... Metro-North Railroad reserves the right to remove this posting before the Application Deadline

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Engineer / Conductor Dual Qualified

Pioneer Valley Railroad - Westfield , MA

Must be able to operate diesel-locomotives, interpret train orders, railroad rules, and pass ... Works with conductor of train to obtain information related to train movement and track authority ...

ZipRecruiter - 30 days ago

Training Officer - Conductor Flag Training

Metro-North Railroad - New York , NY

Metro-North Railroad reserves the right to remove this posting before the Application Deadline ... Conductor training needs. Selecting and supervising new hire trainees, including ongoing ...

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Conductor - Engineer

Northern Plains Railroad - Amberg , WI

The Northern Plains Railroad, Inc. (NPR) d.b.a. Northern Plains Rail Services (NPRS) and other affiliated companies Conductor / Engineer receives, relays, and /or acts upon oral or written ...

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What does a Railroad Conductor do?

Common responsibilities of a Railroad Conductor

Acts as a main point of contact to Dispatch and other yard workers to issue and receive information concerning stops, delays, switching, etc.

March 08, 2023

Required to work on-call basis, and expected to be available to work 24 hours a day, seven days a week, in all weather conditions.

March 31, 2023

Communicate with Locomotive Engineer and other parties in the yard using proper hand signals and/or radio communication protocol.

March 31, 2023

Provides instructions via radio or hand signals to engineer to guide movement of locomotive.

April 12, 2023

Demonstrate problem solving and troubleshooting skills resulting in effective resolution on routinely programmed work.

April 17, 2023

Observes, interprets, understands, recognizes and relays signals from other personnel and acts upon them to ensure proper placement of locomotive and cars.

April 22, 2023

Prepare required daily reports, switch lists (manually or with a computer), and fill out forms including train orders.

May 16, 2023

Performs duties needed for inspection and maintenance of railroad cars, locomotives, railroad tracks and mechanical equipment during runs to ensure that train is operating efficiently and safely.

May 19, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Railroad Conductor in Brookings, SD

Average Base Salary

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61229

82130

70664

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

65803

90160

75497

What is the average salary for Railroad Conductor in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Railroad Conductor in Brookings, SD. The base salary for Railroad Conductor ranges from $61,229 to $82,130 with the average base salary of $70,664. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $65,803 to $90,160 with the average total cash compensation of $75,497.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$70,664	$61,229 - $82,130
Bonus	$4,832	$4,574 - $8,030
Total Pay	$75,497	$65,803 - $90,160

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Railroad Conductor Salary Near Brookings, SD

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Brookings, SD
CITY, STATE Watertown, SD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,523 - $81,183	COMPARE TO Brookings, SD
CITY, STATE Sioux Falls, SD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,551 - $82,562	COMPARE TO Brookings, SD
CITY, STATE Aberdeen, SD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,738 - $76,106	COMPARE TO Brookings, SD
CITY, STATE Sioux City, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $59,522 - $79,840	COMPARE TO Brookings, SD
CITY, STATE Saint Cloud, MN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,761 - $88,209	COMPARE TO Brookings, SD
CITY, STATE Eden Prairie, MN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $72,926 - $97,820	COMPARE TO Brookings, SD

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About Brookings, South Dakota

Brookings is a city in Brookings County, South Dakota, United States. Brookings is the fourth largest city in South Dakota, with a population of 22,056 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Brookings County, and home to South Dakota State University, the largest institution of higher education in the state. Also found in Brookings are the South Dakota Art Museum, the Children's Museum of South Dakota, the annual Brookings Summer Arts Festival, and the headquarters of a number of manufacturing companies and agricultural operations. Brookings is located at 44°18′23″N 96°47′17″W / 44.306...

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